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Executive Dysfunction in Adults: When Motivation Problems Are More Than “Laziness”
If you’ve ever stared at an unfinished task for hours, missed deadlines despite good intentions, or felt overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities, you may have wondered: “What is wrong with me? Why can’t I just do it?”
Many adults experience significant difficulty with task initiation, planning, organization, working memory, and follow-through—symptoms that fall under the umbrella of executive dysfunction.
The Team at Upper East Side Psychology
Dec 11, 2025
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